ADE M50010, Operating Manual

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Installation and use of scale
Your ADE Electronic Wheelchair Scale is a class III approved scale which has been manufactured for
medical use in hospitals, by doctors or medical specialists as well as in rehabilitation centres or
nursing homes.
The scale is used to evaluate the weight of patients sitting in a wheelchair, able to walk on their
own or by using any kind of walking aid or lying on an emergency litter. Due to its high
capacity the scale is also used for adipose patients.
The scale is a precision instrument for medical use.
The weighing result is used as an essential basis for medical application decided by doctors or
medical personnel in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation- and dialysis centres.
In order to achieve the best possible results kindly read and follow the Operating Manual in all
respects.
Check carton contents
- Platform Scale equipped with 1 ramp
- Indicator and cable with jag connector system
- Mains adapter
- Operating Manual including Certificate of Conformity
Attention
Carefully check identity of the serial numbers on the platform and the indicator which is
mandatory for medical use of the scale.
Power Supply of the scale
By mains adapter (12V 300mA) and rechargeable batteries (power-pack).
- The battery pack is already installed in the display.
- Charge the power-pack by using the mains adapter and connect the jack firmly to the display.
- Complete first charging of power-pack needs 24 hours.
- If scale is used on batteries and display shows Lo power-pack needs to be recharged.
- Please make sure the local voltage supply corresponds to the indication printed on the
adapter.
Positioning of the scale
- Place the scale on a level surface.
- Make sure all four feet underneath the platform have direct contact to the floor.
- The spirit level of the scale (next to the handle) is an additional tool to make sure the scale is
perfectly positioned and offers best results when the air bubble is centred.
- Connect the display to the platform by using the jag connector.
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The alignment of the platform must be checked and corrected if necessary after storage or
every time the location of the scale was changed.